

Catholic Minute
Ken Yasinski
A Catholic Podcast from Ken and Janelle Yasinski about intentional Catholic living. Explore topics like marriage, parenting, sacraments, Marian devotions and cultural issues. Enhance your faith with daily reflections during Advent and Lent. Together let’s live the Catholic life. www.kenandjanelle.com
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Dec 12, 2024 • 7min
Do Past Sins Haunt You? (Ken)
Send us a textIn today's Advent reflection, we draw inspiration from the story of British jockey Willie Carson and explore the shadows of our spiritual lives. How often do our past sins follow us like shadows, even after confession? What does it mean when our conscience is disturbed? And how can we embrace God’s infinite mercy and forgive ourselves?Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Dec 11, 2024 • 9min
St. Alphonsus on the True Beauty of the Incarnation (Ken & Janelle)
Send us a textWelcome to today’s Advent reflection for Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent! We’re diving into St. Alphonsus’ daily sermons and reflecting on the profound truths they reveal, especially about the beauty and mystery of the Incarnation. Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Dec 10, 2024 • 12min
My Godfather’s Remarkable Life: A Story of Love and Sacrifice (Ken)
Send us a textIn today’s Advent reflection, I want to share a deeply personal story about my godfather, Uncle Eddie, whose life was a testament to sacrifice, love, and service. As we prepare our hearts during this sacred season of Advent, his story reminds us of the true meaning of this time: giving of ourselves and living a life with no regrets.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Dec 9, 2024 • 9min
Don't Waste This Life: St. Alphonsus’ Call To Action (Ken & Janelle)
Send us a textWelcome back! We are now in the second week of Advent, and today, we dive into St. Alphonsus’ daily reflections. As we prepare for Christ’s coming, we reflect on the fleeting nature of life and the eternal consequences of our choices. St. Alphonsus challenges us to remember our last end, reminding us that life is like a shadow or a dream—impermanent but with eternal significance.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Dec 6, 2024 • 10min
Why Sensual Pleasures Will Never Truly Satisfy You (Ken & Fr Cristino)
Fr. Cristino, a reflective priest on St. Alphonsus Liguori's teachings, discusses the quest for true fulfillment during Advent. He explains how chasing sensual pleasures, from alcohol to smartphones, can lead to restlessness and dehumanization. Modern distractions exacerbate this search for satisfaction, making genuine peace elusive. The conversation highlights the importance of redirecting desires toward God and engaging in prayer to find deeper spiritual connection, especially amid the noise of today's digital landscape.

Dec 5, 2024 • 9min
Saint or Spectator: The Choice That Shapes Eternity (Ken)
Send us a textAre you settling for mediocrity in your spiritual life? In today’s Advent reflection, we dive into the powerful teachings of St. Alphonsus Liguori on the call to sainthood. Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Dec 4, 2024 • 9min
3 Goals of Mental Prayer (Ken & Janelle)
Send us a textWelcome to Advent Daily! 🌟 Today, on Wednesday of the First Week of Advent, we dive into an Advent reflection inspired by St. Alphonsus on the goals of mental prayer. 🙏✨Watch video podcast hereSupport the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Dec 3, 2024 • 11min
3 Reasons You Can’t Skip Mental Prayer by St Alphonsus (Ken)
Send us a textWelcome to Advent Daily! 🌟 In today’s Advent reflection, we delve into the profound wisdom of St. Alphonsus Liguori as he teaches us the necessity of mental prayer for our journey toward salvation. Discover his three compelling reasons for embracing this transformative practice.Get future Advent episodes by email: Join HereSupport the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Dec 2, 2024 • 12min
Advent Daily: The Shocking Cost of Sin: Trading Heaven for Nothing? (Ken & Janelle)
Send us a textWelcome back to Advent Daily! Today is Monday of the First Week of Advent, and we continue exploring St. Alphonsus Liguori's powerful reflections on sin, grace, and Divine friendship. How seriously do we take sin? Is it a minor infraction, or does it cost us infinitely more than we realize?Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Dec 1, 2024 • 12min
Advent Daily: St. Alphonsus on the Last Judgment (Ken & Janelle)
Send us a textWelcome to the first Sunday of Advent and the beginning of Advent Daily! 🌟 Today, we dive into St. Alphonsus Liguori's powerful reflection on the Last Judgment, a profound meditation grounded in Scripture, teachings of the Saints, and private revelations. St. Alphonsus doesn’t speculate—he lays out a sobering sequence of events that will impact every soul: past, present, and future.JOIN US: Get all Advent reflections by email, Monday-Friday:Join HereSupport the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com